To the Point. A Busy World Summary of Local Incidents
A list of alarming events includes a destroyed school in Dayton Ohio, a pugilist jailed for asylum, a gas blast killing John Dorsen in Lafayette Indiana, and a lynching in Lynchburg Tennessee. Other items note a Clayton New Mexico double killing, a Maryland embezzlement arrest, and a Bulgarian minister assassinated. Wool market news reports steady domestic prices and firm London. labor issues loom in American mills but no price drop anticipated.
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Dayton
Young Griffo
John Dorsen
Lafayette
Ind
Dorsen
Lynchburg
Tenn
Buless Whittaker
Clayton
James de Ghot
Oscar Pell
Armstrong Hensley
Hargea
Wt Erwin
M. Kamachoff
Sofia
Bulgaria
James A Hii
United American Mechanics Lodge
Ironton
Boston
London
America
Philippine tariff bill debated in Senate amid constitutional questions
Washington February 8 The Philippine tariff bill was taken up early in the senate. Mr Turner of Washington delivered a careful speech on the general Philippine question. He discussed legal and constitutional questions involving U S control of the Philippine archipelago. After minor amendments were adopted the pension appropriation was passed.
Kipling Opposes Amnesty for Rebels in Cape Town
Rudyard Kipling, writing from London, protests any amnesty for rebels in Cape Town. He warns the colony faces a life or death crisis due to public sentiment and urges firm action against leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
London
Rudyard Kipling
Cape Town
Jand
England
Mr. Kipling de .Clares
Senate approves bill creating new Experiment Station board
Telegraph reports the bill for a new Board of Control for the station passed the senate by unanimous vote Friday. It becomes law soon and the governor will appoint the new board shortly, with unclear chances for current members to serve on the new board.
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Senate
Road plan to build six miles between West Lebanon and Justus
It is understood by the bush authority that six miles of road between West Lebanon and Justus will be built at once. The road lies on the line of the proposed branch between Wooster and Minerva and can be used as part of the main track once the line is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Authority
West Lebanon
Justus
Wooster
Minerva
Fire at McCarthy Residence on College Avenue
A serious blaze broke out Thursday evening at the McCarthy home on College avenue when a girl lit gas in a toilet room and clothes press, leaving the room burning. Mrs. McCarthy and her daughter found the flames soon after. heroic efforts extinguished the fire before the house was severely damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
College Avenue
City Council sells $40,000 refunding bonds to Cincinnati firm
Finance groups gathered at City Hall noon Friday for a mail bid sale of $40,000 in Wooster city refunding bonds. Feder, Holzman & Co. of Cincinnati bid to purchase bonds at a premium, with Seasongood Mayer & Co. also bidding by mail along with First National Bank Columbus and Todd & Co. Cleveland. Bonds bear four percent interest, mature in thirteen years, and proceeds extend the first series of City Hall debt. The sale drew strong competition despite high overall indebtedness for a city of Wooster’s size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cit Council
Feder, Holzmanay
Cincinnati
Seasongood, Mayer & Co
Hayes & Son, Dennison, Pryor & Co
Briggs & Cie
Cleveland
First National Bank
Columbus
Todd & Co
City Hall
Wooster
Wooster City
Feder, Holzman,& Co
Cin- Ginnaté
Hon. L. P. Obligér
Briggs & Co
Obliger
Fadar, Holzman & Co
Prospector Finds Promising Coal Vein Near Custaloga
H B Camp of Akron reports locating a seven foot cannel coal seam south of Custaloga that proved unsatisfactory. He pushes on and strikes a second vein described as as good as Massillon coal, ranging two and a half to four feet thick. Camp holds thousands of acres under lease and a mining expert is evaluating the field as Ashland and Wooster Railway plans extend the line to the coal area in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Camp
Akron
Custaloga
Massillon
Ashland and
Wooster
Evangelistic services fill First Presbyterian Dalton
The Republican Dalton Feb 6 reports strong attendance at evangelistic services led by Dr Furbay from Cadiz at the First Presbyterian church. Snowblocks hinder travel, with roads nearly as bad as last April, as residents cope with deep drifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Dalton
First Presbyterian Church
Furbay
Cadiz
Philip LeEhret
Massillon
Hettie H Man
W .G. Rubbeil
W.O' Haney
Ada
Walter Wecht
Central Hotel
C H. Booze
Montpelier
Dr. Pope
T Foust
Barberton
Landes
Wosater
Dalton Las
Orrville
Fane
Malton
Henry Baker
H. Wartz
Wooster group seeks $150,000 for new university buildings
Wooster Buckeye Presbyterians spearhead a drive to fund new Wooster University facilities. Rumors seek the identity of a wealthy donor while locals organize to raise $140,000 with a planned $50,000 top-up, hoping to replace a burned building and boost the community’s university housing and prospects.
Millensburg Rural Delivery Starts Three New Routes
In Millensburg a rural delivery service expands with three new routes beginning soon. Officials confirmed the program aims to improve mail access for nearby farms and hamlets, expanding coverage and efficiency for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millensburg
Millersburg Republican Urges Prohibition of Cock Fights
Article urges authorities to investigate the cock fighting issue in Piamae County and promote a ban on cock fights in the future. It notes local residents participate and calls for action to prohibit the activity going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Piamae
Floto Brothers Cigar Firm Dissolves and Reorganization
Floto Bros. cigar firm in Los Angeles dissolved. W. J. Floto purchases C. F. Floto's interest as C. F. Floto steps out. The business will be continued by C. P. F. with remaining partners and ongoing operations in the trade.
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Floto Bros. Cigar LA Partibane
Partasrsnip
W. 1
Floto
C. F. Floto
C. PF
Franks Will Rebuild After Destructive Fire
Charles Franks of Holmesville will rebuild his warehouse after a fire last Tuesday night that destroyed the building and several hundred bushels of oats and clover seed along with over 5 000 bushels of wheat. The warehouse and grain were insured for $5 000 and much of the wheat belonged to neighbors stored there for future sale. He plans to sail in the spring and continue the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Franks
Holmesville
Had to Conquer Or Die. Rosa Richardson Says Discovery Saved Her Life
Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs North Carolina recalls a severe illness described as consumption and an overmatched condition. She credits Discovery and its formula with restoring her health after doctors said she could not live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Richardson
Laurel Springs
N.C
Fogan
Senior Class Entertainment Shows in Orrville and Marshallville
The senior class arranged two events beginning at the Presbyterian church in Orrville on Thursday evening February 13, 1902, followed by an entertainment at the Armory in Marshallville at 8 o clock on Friday evening February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
Marshallville
Licenses Listed for Marctace Names by Towns
Akron resident Noah F. Steiner and Sterling resident Alice M. Eshleman receive marriage licenses. Creston resident A L Coulter and Shreve resident Emms Robinson also licensed. Massillon resident P S Ehert and Dalton resident Hettie Homan listed. Rittman residents Rolce M. Ewing and Jennie L. Baker noted. Wooster pair Jos G. Kester and Anne Mary Fiport listed.
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Noah F. Steiner
Akron
Alice M. Eshleman
Sterling
A. L. Coulter
Creston
Emms Robinson
Shreve
P. S. Ehert
Massillon
Hettie Homan
Dalton
Rolce M. Ewing
Jennie L. Baker
Rittman
Jos G. Kester
Anne Mary Fiport
Wooster
Whitney Hay Wedding at Washington
Special to The Republican Washington D C Feb One of the most notable weddings that ever took place in Washington occurred at noon today when Miss Helen Hay daughter of Secretary of State John Hay married Payne Whitney son of William C Whitney Attendants included Miss Alice Hay and Miss Dorothy Whitney Ushers were Eugene Hale Jr Henry Clews Jr Frederick Kernochan J M Waterbury Milton Berger and Governor Morris The couple proceeded to Thomasville Georgia for a month
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Helen Hay
John Hay
Payne Whitney
Sinci Wm. C
Frederick Kernochan
J. M. Waterbury
Milton Berger
Morris
New York
James N. Wadsworth, Jr
Genesee, N. Y
Hugh ‘D Scott
Philadelphia
Charles McCawlay
U.S. Marine Corps
Thomasville
Baltimore and neighboring railroad officials visit inspection
General Superintendent Beverly of Baltimore and General Superintendent Maintenance of Way David Lee of Zanesville with Superintendent H Dun kle of New Castle and other B and O officials visited Friday morning for inspection. They were detained about an hour by a dead engine but met County Commissioners and resolved to allow the Jennings Ditch to pass under the tracks on the Correll farm without trouble.
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Beverly
Baltimore
David Lee
Zanesville
H . Dunkle
New Castle
Jennings
Correll Farm
Birth Announcement From Br McCormack In Wilkinsburg
Mrs Charlotte Reid receives word from her nephew Br McCormack of Wilkinsburg that a son was born at 1236 today February. Mother and baby are doing fine. McCormack is remembered in Wooster as Miss Iettle Harris from Mternon who stayed with her aunt Mrs Reid.
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Charlotte Reid
North Walnut Street
Wilkinsburg
McCormack
Senior Class Program at Jefferson Evening
The Senior Class of the University in cap and gown presented an engaging program at Jefferson on Tuesday evening to a good audience. Johnson offered a pleasing talk, Hills delivered witty humor, and McCulloch spoke well on dialect. College songs and quartets filled out the entertainment, which was varied and acceptable. Watch the papers for future concerts.
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University
Jefferson
Johnson
Hills
McCulloch
Oberlin Wedding Held at West Lebanon Home
Miss Minnie g wed A L Oberlin of Stanwood in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home near West Lebanon. Rev J H Beck of Mt. Eaton’s Reformed church led the service. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Stanwood.
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West Lebanon
Minnie G
A. L. Oberlin
Stanwood
J.H. Beck
Reformed Church
Mt. Eaton
Amusing Morgan in Dinan Photos and Deals
An anecdote tells how J Pierpont Morgan visited Dinan and, posing as a buyer, enlisted a local photographer to develop views. The photographer doubted payment, asking a bank manager about Morgan, who assured trust in him. Morgan traveled Normandy, charming farmers and buying old Norman panels, often offering francs to secure items.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Dinan
Phober
Morgan
Pierpont Moran
Paploy
Normandy
Agle
Ohia Petroleum Company Incorporated in Dover
Onlo Corporation reports the Ohia Petroleum Company of Toledo is incorporated in Dover with a capital of 500000 dollars. The new firm plans to acquire lands and bore for oil as part of its operations.
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Onlo Corporation
Dover
Del
Ohia Petroleum Company of
Toledo
Olla
John Richards Ends Life At Farm Near Paton
Paton Feb 7. John Richards a farmer aged 45 and married living three miles north of Paton killed himself with a penknife. He had been troubled by a premonitory illness or worry.
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Paton
John Richards
Farmer
Quiet Home Wedding At Mrs Figert’s Residence
A quiet wedding united Joseph O. Kester and Miss Anns Mary Figert Thursday evening at 6 in the parlor of Mrs. Figert’s home on North Street. Rev. G. C. Smith officiated. The bride wore blue and the groom black. A day of congratulations followed with a substantial supper. The couple began housekeeping at the Kester home on North Walnut Street. The bride, cashier at the Fredrick store, is well liked. the groom, a pharmacist with Laubach & Boyd, is trusted by employers and friends.
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Frederick Figert
North Street
Joseph O. Kester
Anns Mary Figert
G. C. Smith
Lutheran Church
Kester
Figert
Fredrick
Mr. Kester
Peter Kester
Laubach & Boyd
Kester Homestead
North
Walnut Street
Sugar Eating Challenge by Mr Miller at White Star Yards
A.M. Miller of White Star Poultry Yards Millbrook bets $100 he can out-eat any man in one hour. He invites challenges with time and place to be arranged within three months. Communications to George Kettler Wooster Ohio, appointed manager.
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M Miller
White Star Poultry Yards
Millbrook
Kouz
Miller
George Kettler, Wooster, O
Wayne County Returns to Old Seventeenth District
The latest shift in the Area redistricting bill places Wayne County in the traditional Seventeenth District, an arrangement that reverts to the long-standing lineup including Wayne Holmes, Tuscarawas, Coshocton, and Licking counties.
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Wayne County
Wayne Holmes
Tuscarawas
Coshocton
Wooster Clergyman's Lecture Praised by Large Audience
The Creston Journal notes S Ezra Nefkirk's Ananotas Club talk at Hay's Hall last Friday evening drew a large appreciative crowd. Nefkirk is described as well acquainted with a broad piano fraternity and a skilled storyteller who delivers well timed lessons to both the faithful and skeptics.
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Creston Journal
Wooster
S. Ezra Nefkirk
Hay’s
W Nelkirk
Weber replies to East coast arrogance in Palmer tale
Granddaughter of John M Palmer, Weber, rebukes a boastful Buffalo bound suitor who mocks Illinois. She recalls visiting Washington and meeting Mrs Potter Palmer, prompting a pointed exchange on breeding and states. The anecdote links Palmer's era to Western pride and social snubs.
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John M Palmer
United States Senate
Ina Weber
Miss Weber
Washington
Gibson
Buffalo
Mississippi
Lillisois
Union
Chicago
Iss Weber
East
Wayne County Fund Receives Large Donations
Dr L E Holden reports a $2500 gift from Alm Wm Thaw of Pittsburg to the Wayne county fund. Mrs Thaw already contributed and is thanked by citizens. Rev Henry Nelson of Bloomington received $3500 from Mr and Mrs Alanson L Palmer of Independence Iowa for the Wayne county fund. The total on hand and promised near $70,000, with more expected in the final days of the drive.
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L E Holden
Thaw
Pittsburg
Aba
Wayne County Fund
Wayne County
Henry Nelson
Bloomington
Alanson L. Palmer
Independence
Iowa
Tesece Mitchellan
Whit Cil
McCilellan
Runkle Admits Details From Dispatch Telegram
The Columbus Dispatch reports Mr. Runkle admits the telegram’s contents are largely true except no Columbus woman is to be implicated. He plans no fight with his wife if she seeks legal separation. He claims no worry over Wooster society breaches and says the woman named in the telegram is currently in New York. The Cincinnati Enquirer had interviewed Mamie Birmingham, who knows Runkle but offers no statement.
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The
Columbus Dispatch
Runkle
Dispatch
Columbus
Wooster
New York City
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mamie Birmingham
Miss
David Seabrooks Refutes Creston Trouble Report
A letter from David Seabrooks, formerly of Creston, states he is well in California and has had no trouble of any sort. The report that he faced serious trouble in the northwest was not true, and the origin of those stories remains unclear.
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Creston
David Seabrooks
Northwest
A. D. Metz
Mr Seabrooks
California
Kilmer Swamp Root advertised remedy offer
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming success in Bright’s Disease and other ailments. It offers a free sample bottle and a booklet by mail, encouraging readers to mention the paper and send their address to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. urges purchase of bottles at druggists.
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Kilmer
Bright
Apyrin
Dr. Kilmer & Co Bing
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